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Heptanthus ranunculoides

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Heptanthus ranunculoides faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion, as its wetland and gallery forest environments are increasingly fragmented by soybean cultivation and pasture development. Fire regime alterations and water table changes from nearby agricultural activities further compromise the delicate hydrological conditions this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Heptanthus ranunculoides inhabits seasonally flooded areas, gallery forests, and wetland margins within the Brazilian Cerrado savanna ecosystem. The species requires specific hydrological conditions and is typically found in areas with fluctuating water levels and rich, organic soils.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heptanthus ranunculoides classified as Endangered?
Heptanthus ranunculoides is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Heptanthus ranunculoides faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion, as its wetland and gallery forest environments are increasingly fragmented by soybean cultivation and pasture development. Fire regime alterations and water table changes from nearby agricultural activities further compromise the delicate hydrological conditions this species depends upon.
Where does Heptanthus ranunculoides live?
Heptanthus ranunculoides occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Heptanthus ranunculoides?
The main threats to Heptanthus ranunculoides are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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